Humour plays a vital role in understanding community dynamics in early medieval England.
The review emphasizes the connection between laughter and cultural identity during this period.
Analysis of old english literature reveals how humour fostered social bonds and norms.
The book illustrates the significance of comedic elements in shaping early literary expressions.
Abstract
Book Review of Wilcox, Jonathan. 2023. Humour in Old English Literature: Communities of Laughter in Early Medieval England. Pp. vii + 343. ISBN 9781487545307.